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Baz Luhrmann

Birth Place: New South Wales, AUSTRALIA

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Productions

 
[West End, 2018]
Book Writer
Co-Creator
 
[Broadway, 2002]
Director

Writing


Movies

Winter of Our Dreams
[ 1981 ] Pete
The Dark Room
[ 1982 ] First Student
The Highest Honor
[ 1982 ] Able Seaman A.W. Huston
Strictly Ballroom
[ 1992 ]
Romeo + Juliet
[ 1996 ]
Everybody's Free to Wear Sunscreen
[ 1999 ]
Moulin Rouge!
[ 2001 ]
The Dream Studio
[ 2004 ]
Duck, Duck, Goose!
[ 2005 ]
Australia
[ 2008 ]
The Great Gatsby
[ 2013 ]
Elvis
[ 2022 ] Director, Producer, Writer

TV Shows

A Country Practice
[ 1981-1982 ] Jerry Percival

Awards and Nominations

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Baz LuhrmannLa Bohme

Tony Awards - 2003 - Best Direction of a Musical

Baz Luhrmann, La Bohème


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2002 - Outstanding Director - Musical

Baz Luhrmann, La Boheme

Videos

News


Aaron Tveit Adds Second Show at the London Palladium
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 11, 2025

Aaron Tveit has added an extra show at the London Palladium this April. AARON TVEIT – LIVE AT THE LONDON PALLADIUM will now play two nights at the iconic venue. Learn how to purchase tickets.
MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Releases New Block Of Tickets
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2025

A new block of tickets is now on sale the Tony Award-winning Best Musical Moulin Rouge! The Musical for performances through Sunday, November 30, 2025 at Broadway's Al Hirschfeld Theatre.
Aaron Tveit Will Perform at the London Palladium in April
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2025

Tony Award-winning stage and screen star Aaron Tveit comes to London this April for his first ever UK solo show. He'll be playing one-night-only at the iconic London Palladium.
Jamie Muscato and Frances Mayli McCann Will Lead THE GREAT GATSBY in London
by Stephi Wild - Feb 6, 2025

Jay Gatsby and Frances Mayli McCann will play Daisy Buchanan when his smash hit new musical adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's landmark novel The Great Gatsby makes its West End debut at The London Coliseum this spring. 
Photos: Andy Karl, Pepe Muñoz and Samantha Dodemaide in MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2025

You can now get a first look at  Tony Award nominee Andy Karl, Pepe Muñoz and Samantha Dodemaide in the Broadway production of MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL. See photos here! 
THE WIZ National Tour to Make Bass Hall Debut in July
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2025

Tickets for THE WIZ Bass Performance Hall,will go on sale Friday, February 7 at 10am. The Wiz is a stirring tale of Dorothy’s journey to find her place in a contemporary world. Learn more!
THE GREAT GATSBY National Tour is Coming to Playhouse Square
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 24, 2025

THE GREAT GATSBY is launching a North American tour in January 2026. THE GREAT GATSBY will be part of Playhouse Square’s 2025-2026 KeyBank Broadway Series. Learn more!
Brigitte Calls Me Baby Releases Cover of George Michael's 'Careless Whisper'
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 22, 2025

Chicago five-piece Brigitte Calls Me Baby has released a new cover of the George Michael classic “Careless Whisper.” The new single arrives after the release of the band’s breakthrough debut LP, The Future Is Our Way Out. Check it out now.
MOULIN ROUGE! Comes to the Lied Center in February
by Stephi Wild - Jan 22, 2025

The first North American tour of Moulin Rouge! The Musical, winner of 10 Tony Awards including Best Musical will play in Lincoln at the Lied Center for 16 performances.
YOLA Releases 'My Way' EP, Sets 'Sovereign Soul' Tour
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 17, 2025

Yola has released her highly anticipated new EP My Way. Drawing influence from progressive R&B, classic funk and soulful pop, listen to the EP, which marks a new era for the six-time GRAMMY-nominated artist. 
MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Comes to Austin in May
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2025

MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL will come to Bass Concert Hall in May. Tickets will be available starting at 10 a.m. on Jan. 17. Learn more about the upcoming engagement here!
Andy Karl And Samantha Dodemaide To Join MOULIN ROUGE! On Broadway This January
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 10, 2024

Moulin Rouge! The Musical on Broadway will welcome Olivier Award-winner and Tony Award nominee Andy Karl in the role of “The Duke of Monroth” and Samantha Dodemaide making her Broadway debut as 'Nini' beginning Tuesday, January 28, 2025.
Terrence Mann Will Join THE GREAT GATSBY on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Dec 9, 2024

Tony nominee Terrence Mann will star as Wolfsheim in the Broadway musical The Great Gatsby beginning next month. Mann joins the company as the musical kicks off The Great Gatsby Centennial Celebration.
Cast Set For NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 at the Royal Alexandra Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Dec 9, 2024

The Crow's Theatre and The Musical Stage Company's co-production of Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 by Dave Malloy is the seventh show in the Mirvish 2024/25 main season. Learn more about the cast here!
Sydney Theatre Company Opens PICNIC AT HANGING ROCK in February
by Stephi Wild - Dec 3, 2024

Sydney Theatre Company’s new production of Picnic at Hanging Rock, Tom Wright’s critically lauded adaptation of the Joan Lindsay classic, is coming to Sydney Opera House from February 2025.
Boy George To Return To MOULIN ROUGE! On Broadway This March
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 25, 2024

Moulin Rouge! The Musical will welcome back global icon & Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter & trailblazer Boy George in the role of “Harold Zidler” beginning Tuesday March 18, 2025.
Review: MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL at CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre
by Samantha Wu - Nov 22, 2024

What did our critic think of MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL at CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre?
Tickets For West End Transfer of THE GREAT GATSBY Are on Sale Now
by Stephi Wild - Nov 22, 2024

The musical adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's landmark novel The Great Gatsby will make its West End debut at The London Coliseum next spring. Learn more about how to get tickets here!
Tickets to MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL at Old National Centre On Sale Tomorrow
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 21, 2024

The first North American tour of Moulin Rouge! The Musical, winner of 10 Tony Awards including Best Musical, will play in Indianapolis at Old National Centre. Learn how to purchase tickets.
MOULIN ROUGE! On Sale This Friday At Kravis Center
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 19, 2024

Single tickets for the acclaimed musical MOULIN ROUGE will be available at the Kravis Center starting Friday, November 22.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Baz Luhrmann written?

Baz Luhrmann has written 1 shows including Moulin Rouge! (Author).

What awards has Baz Luhrmann been nominated for?

Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for La Bohme , Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for La Bohème and Outstanding Director - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for La Boheme.

What awards has Baz Luhrmann won?

Outstanding Director - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for La Boheme.

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